Literary Analysis Flashcards
Creation Myths
Creation Myths: Explain how the universe, earth, and life began. and how humans came into being.
Myth
Myth: A traditional story, passed down through generations, that explains why the world is the way it is. Events usually result from the actions of supernatural beings.
Oral Tradition
Oral Tradition: The practice of storytelling to pass a group’s memories, histories, and stories from one generation to the next.
Legendary Histories
Legendary Histories: trace the migration of peoples or the lives of great heroes.
Also Include
Also Include: Fairy tales, lyrics, chants, children’s songs, healing songs, and dream visions.
Folk literature
which includes folk tales, myths, fables, and legends passed orally from one generation to the next